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CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADDING AN

IN-LAW SUITE

TO YOUR HOME

by Kathryn Weber From a financial viewpoint, only want a bedroom, bath BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY entrance showers, wider STYLE & DECOR
it’s hard to argue with some and living area. A visit to If adding an in-law suite doors, doors with horizontal
t might be that your adult of the advantages. But it may your local city zoning office or casita, do consider adding handles rather than round
kids are returning home, not always be possible to will help you determine all the amenities, such as door knobs and other
I or maybe you need to add an in-law suite. Local what type of in-law suite full kitchen, living area and universal design elements.
take care of an aging parent. zoning laws dictate whether is permissible. This could even small porch, veranda Even if guests don’t come
Today there is a resurgence there can be more than save you time and possible or side garden. These extra to sightsee, having a home
in homes that house more one structure on a lot. This fines if you outfit your new touches will make your that is suited for older or
than one or two generations will impact your decision, suite in a way that’s not family member feel like they disabled needs will make
under one roof. This has especially if you want to compatible with the local have their own place. And it easier on older family
caused a growing bubble of build a separate detached zoning regulations. for guests, this full suite members or for anyone who
homes that can accommodate house for your guest suite experience will make guests is recuperating or ill. Opt
in-laws, parents, guests or or mother-in-law suite. LONG-TERM VISITORS feel pampered, especially if for easy-to-clean surfaces
children who return to the Other zoning considerations For many homeowners, the kitchen is stocked with that are not too slick, such
nest. But should you add an include homes that have having a guest house is a snack and breakfast items so as polished floors, and keep
in-law or guest suite to your more than one kitchen or great option when family and guests can get up when they lighting and colors bright
home? are considered a “home in a friends come to visit. With want and serve themselves. and airy. This will make
home.” a separate home, such as a your guest suite flexible and
SOCIAL CHANGES When making your casita, it enables more long- AGING give you the greatest range
Social and economic decision about building an term stays without both guests CONSIDERATIONS of options for its use. n
norms are changing. Parents in-law suite, it’s important feeling as intrusive. A separate When planning your
and kids are living together to decide if this addition entrance will also make it guest suite, give thought to
longer, and many adults will be its own self-contained seem like a little getaway, and making the house plan as ©2018 Kathryn Weber.
are welcoming their older home with a kitchen, living it encourages privacy for both easy as possible for mobility Distributed by Tribune
parents to live with them. area and bedroom, or if you guests and hosts. concerns, such as easy Content Agency, LLC.

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